Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 6 at 9:46AM CST until November 9 at 8:34AM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 6, 2024 - 7:46am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 8:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following river in Missouri...
Big River at Byrnesville.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 48 hours.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Big River at Byrnesville.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, At this height, several homes along Burgan
Grove Road are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 26.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 28.0 feet this
evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
27.6 feet on 11/16/1993.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description:
Jefferson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO